A 75-Year-Old Man Presented to the Office for a Follow-Up

A 75-year-old man presented to the office for a follow-up appointment. Diabetes mellitus type 2, coronary artery disease, and hypertension are among the patient's medical conditions. The patient is on metformin, atorvastatin, lisinopril, and nitroglycerin. During the evaluation, the patient expressed his concern about not being able to get an erection and asked about the possibility of taking Sildenafil. Which of the following responses is the right response for the patient's question?

A) "This condition could be sensitive, I could see that you look uncomfortable."
B) "I could understand your problem, but we don't use such medications for old age patients."
C) "Medications used for erectile dysfunction alter many functions in the body, and could have many side effects."
D) "I am glad you mentioned this problem, I reassure you that this is a very common problem for men at this age."
E) "Medications are not effective at your age ."